Our Living Lands

The power of Indigenous art amid rising seas

Jeremy Dennis, a Shinnecock fine art photographer and the founder of Ma’s House, talks about the importance for tribal communities to have a space to be acknowledged and

Nevada tribes and the fight against data centers

Data centers have become a flashpoint across the country. And as Indigenous lands are increasingly involved, tribal communities are taking action.

The importance of Indigenous voices in museums

Museums have often been a place where colonial stereotypes are upheld, but a new generation of Indigenous professionals is working to change that.

What is at stake for Indigenous nations along the Colorado River

Jimmy Romo, an Indigenous Affairs reporter for KNPR, has been covering what's at stake for tribes along the Colorado River. Our Living Lands Producer Daniel Spaulding spo

The Fort Mojave Indian Tribe and the fight for the future of the Colorado River

The Fort Mojave tribe's river water allotment largely goes to alfalfa and cotton operations, which pay for healthcare, housing and more. But as agencies negotiate over wa

Sugarcane’s complex legacy and future in Hawaiʻi

Mahealani DuPont is Tahitian Mā’ohi and is a co-host and producer for Hawaiʻi Radio Hour. She spoke about her reporting on sugarcane's complex legacy and future for food

Bringing Solar Energy to the Wind River Reservation

Too many Indigenous families lack electricity in their homes. But on the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming, a new project is bringing solar power to tribal homes.

Preserving Pueblo culture through dance

The Sky City Buffalo Ram Dancers are a group from the Acoma Pueblo. Our Living Lands Producer Daniel Spaulding attended a recent performance at the Indian Pueblo Cultural

The power and potential of Indigenous agriculture

A new University of Arizona study found that American Indians operate 62% of farms in Arizona and manage more than 80% of the state’s total agricultural land. But those f

Inside Indigenous-led eagle conservation efforts

Long before the bald eagle was an American icon, the bird was important to Indigenous nations. But eagle populations have suffered in recent years. That’s why the Iowa Tr

Understanding Nimíipuu seasonal rounds amid a changing climate

The Nimíipuu creation story begins at what is now Heart of the Monster Nez Perce National Historic Park along the Clearwater River in Idaho. Stella Sammaripa, a Nimíipuu

Spring whaling delays in the Arctic

For many coastal Arctic communities, whaling is a key food source and an important way to maintain Iñupiat traditions. But this year, in the far north, spring whaling in

Non-traditional recipes for traditional foods

Traditional foods can be used in non-traditional ways. Tawiya Andrew-Williams is a Nimíipuu Environmental Scientist and a student at Washington State University. Our Livi

Exploring Indigenous life and seasons in Greenland through children’s literature

Naja Lund Aparico is Greenlandic Inuk and the author of the new children's book Seasons by the Lake. Our Living Lands Producer Daniel Spaulding spoke to her about the boo

What salmon mean to the Nez Perce people

Jasmine Higheagle is the secretary for the Nez Perce Fish & Wildlife Commission and has spent her life fishing on Nez Perce lands. Our Living Lands Producer Daniel Spauld

The Washoe Tribe brings back cultural fire to restore forests, plants amid climate change

This story originally aired on January 20, 2025 Across the country, climate change has increased the destructive potential of wildfires. That’s why the Washoe Tribe of N

Washoe Tribe completes major land back purchase

In February, the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California bought over 10,000 acres of land from the city of Santa Clara. This is the first of many land purchases the tribe p

The Indigenous comic book hero protecting water in the Southwest

For Indigenous people, water is life and must be protected. That’s the mission of Captain Paiute, the main character of an Indigenous comic book series. KNPR’s Jimmy Romo

For the Chickasaw Nation, planting trees protects both climate and culture

This story originally aired on January 12, 2026 In southern Oklahoma, the Chickasaw Nation is planting trees to combat climate change. The project is also ensuring that

Coaching the next generation of Indigenous skiers

As climate change and historic inequities continue to create barriers to outdoor recreation, one skiing nonprofit in rural Alaska is working to help Indigenous people hit